Chicago has long been a haven of organized from, home to such celebrated figures as Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and Sam Giancana. In Black Gangsters of Chicago, author Ron Chepesiuk focuses on a lesser known group, the annals of black organized crime in...

From New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe, the riveting tale of family loyalty, betrayal, and sweet revenge. Seth Garrett's family taught him that anything less than the best simply isn't an option. Now he's out to prove he can be the most...

"Whitfield, star of Bravo's reality television show The Real Housewives of Atlanta, makes her fiction debut with this tale of a young woman overwhelmed in the big city." --Library Journal Fresh out of college, Sasha Wellington's got her career as a...

A hate group operating in Oakland County, Michigan, has claimed responsibility for a six-month-long string of arson fires and robberies at mosques, temples, and Black churches around Detroit, eluding police and federal agencies.The most recent fire, at a...

- First full treatment of the artist's visual work- A story of redemption from wrongful incarceration to life as a successful visual artist, spoken word performer, and human rights advocate- Halim Flowers is featured in HBO in the Emmy award-winning...

A moving story about young Frederick Douglass and his mother, who walks twelve miles at night from a nearby plantation to visit him.It's late at night, and Frederick's mother has traveled twelve miles to visit him. When Frederick asks Mama how she can...

Disrupt and push back against capitalism and white supremacy. In this book, Tricia Hersey, aka The Nap Bishop, encourages us to connect to the liberating power of rest, daydreaming, and naps as a foundation for healing and justice.What would it be like...

A visual overview of contemporary African fashion, Fashion Africa is a comprehensive guide compiled with an ethical perspective. Jacqueline Shaw promotes Africa as a place not just for sourcing materials, but with the potential to be a vital epicentre...

When Lupita Nyong'o was a young girl, she didn't think she could be a famous actor. Now she is an Academy Award winner. Learn more about her rise to stardom!

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a groundbreaking law. Under this law African-Americans could no longer be segregated from white Americans. The law changed the country forever. Explore the points of view of the lawmakers who passed the law and the people...

Experience a cool splash of music history from the Bayou State! This intensely personal and entertaining account is a snapshot of Blues from an outsider welcomed into the inner circles of Southern Blues icons. Englishman Julian C. Piper spent a year...

Born on a Maryland plantation, Frederick Douglass--born Frederick Baily--doesn't know the year of his birth. Separated from his mother in infancy, he sees her only a few times, always at night, before she dies. At the age of seven or eight, Frederick's...

Trevor thought his zombie-busting days were over. Then his new teacher turned the gym class into radio-controlled jocks! Can Trevor save his zombified classmates from this muscle-bound madman?

Little Willie John lived for a fleeting 30 years, but his dynamic and daring sound left an indelible mark on the history of music. His deep blues, rollicking rock 'n' roll and swinging ballads inspired a generation of musicians, forming the basis for...

The ideal orientation resource for those new to the African American Baptist church. McKinney provides basic information pertaining to distinctly Baptist beliefs, expressions of faith, and worship traditions in the African American context. Great for...